SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

WORLD HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the name of the seasonal winds that cause wet and dry seasons in India?
A
Hurricanes
B
Monsoons
C
Tsunamis
D
Tornadoes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Monsoons cause wet and dry seasons throughout much of the tropics. Monsoons are most often associated with the Indian Ocean. Monsoons always blow from cold to warm regions.

Detailed explanation-2: -Monsoon winds in India are seasonal winds that blows from south-west direction in India in the month of June and brings rainfall. In the month of October, the winds change their direction and this cycle repeats itself every year. Hence they are known as seasonal winds.

Detailed explanation-3: -Summer monsoon winds blow during the Southwest monsoon season bring rainfall to India.

Detailed explanation-4: -India actually has two monsoons – the southwest monsoon and the northeast monsoon. The southwest monsoon, which is the main monsoon, comes in from the sea and starts making its way up India’s west coast in early June. The northeast monsoon affects India’s east coast during November and December.

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